Fiction

A small-town police chief and a woman with secrets. Tessa Harris never imagined going back to her childhood home. But when her aunt passes away, her brother asks her to remodel the house he inherited so he can sell it. She packs up her car and heads back to Willow Landing. Once there, she finds the townsfolk not happy to see her, and trouble begins to head her way. Police Chief Mason Slade wasn’t any happier than the rest of the townsfolk that a Harris had come back to town. After fielding reports of disturbances, he goes to confront Tessa himself. Instead of finding a troublemaker, he finds an attractive woman who wants nothing more than to remodel the old house and get out of town as quickly as possible. But the trouble has just started, and it’s directed at Tessa. Mason vows to find the person responsible for threatening Tessa and vandalizing her property. But as things get worse for Tessa, things start to heat up between Tessa and Mason. Mason finds himself wanting to keep Tessa close to his side for always. Note from author: "Going Home is a standalone title, approximately 77,000 words. Tessa and Mason have a lot to overcome if they are to make their relationship work. These two people, though from the same town, are very different, but that's what I love about their relationship. I hope you enjoy reading their story as much as I enjoyed writing it. Please note this is an open-door romance. I hope you enjoy.” – Lizzy Castle.

Illusion of Safety is a fast-paced, slow-burn romantic suspense novel where an FBI agent races to stop a serial killer from recapturing the woman he's vowed to keep safe. "I'm deathly afraid he's taken pieces of me I'll never get back." Clara Santos was never meant to survive. She was supposed to be The Chameleon's eighth victim. Trapped in captivity where time stood still, she endured the unthinkable-only to wake in an even darker nightmare: buried alive in a coffin six feet underground. She clawed her way back to life, but her tormentor isn't finished. Now that he knows she's alive, he refuses to let her go-and survival is only the beginning. FBI Special Agent Maverick Rhodes has been chasing a ghost-one who has left seven bodies in its wake. When he pulls Clara from the brink of death, the case becomes personal. The Chameleon isn't done with her, and he'll do whatever it takes to finish what he started. As Maverick hunts a predator whose true face has never been seen, the lines between the protector and the protected begin to blur. With time running out and a killer closing in, Clara must confront her trauma while Maverick fights to stop the man who won't let her escape twice. *Illusion of Safety contains dark and mature themes that may not be suitable for all audiences. Reader discretion is advised. For all content warnings, check the author's website.*

Rae Lee I have experienced enough change in my life to last an eternity. Between moving from Sydney to Seoul, then back to Sydney, and then back again to Seoul, I reached my quota for major life changes with the first move. Little did I know that going to see my favorite K-pop idol group UNIQ would bring about another major life change - well, except this time, it’s seven major life changes. Yup - all seven members of UNIQ, the most famous men in the world, are my soulmates. And they actually want me in their lives. I’m just Rae, a 22-year-old student in my last year of college, with an older brother who’s equally famous and overprotective, along with a whole lot of daddy issues. They are millionaires who are coming off their second record-breaking world tour. I’m nowhere near worthy of their time and attention, but they are dead set on convincing me otherwise.

Mae Soares My parents were shady people. I knew that. They thrived on their perfect image and their perfect family. What I did not know was that their money came from the Tokyo yakuza, and that after their deaths, their debt would become my problem. When their boss shows up and asks me to marry him instead, my life changes in an instant. I’m swept up into a world of crime and money, where apparently, violence is always the answer. Little does the yakuza know that I don’t follow anyone’s rules but my own, and I don’t like trying to be controlled. Tetsu Kuro is in for it if he thinks that I’m going to let him tell me what to do. Tetsu Kuro I didn’t have time for love. The underground world didn’t allow for that. But when I laid eyes on Mae Soares… I knew she had to be mine, whether she wanted to be mine or not. So I gave her an offer that she couldn’t refuse and took her as mine. And then the Japanese yakuza imploded on itself, with a new player coming in and causing chaos just for the fun of it. The problem? Mae is the target. And I will be damned if anyone tries to take her away from me.

As California recovers from the devastation of the Gang Wars, a missile strikes, bringing a world war with it. Thirteen-year-old Elijah Samuel’s life as a football star and master of three martial arts takes a turn for the worst when an undetected missile strikes California. Far away, a terrorist has declared war on all countries that have Throngorian—a new metal with untapped scientific potential. School is canceled. Evacuations have started. Roads are empty. No one is safe. But Elijah has to fight. That is how he functions, stemming from an old promise to his brother, who was tormented by bullies: stand against adversity. Elijah escapes to a haven and becomes vital to the war effort by befriending the three gang leaders who ravaged California. Now, there is a chance to stop the invasion. That is if the gang leaders work together… and if Elijah is willing to lose his life.

Nothing remains of my enemy. My heart beats but I am frozen by glowing purple eyes and the terror that spreads within me. For the warlock I never scented has taken my mate. Alpha Corwin Valencent was unaware that warlock's existed until the attack that led to his Luna being kidnapped. Now he must uncover the history of warlocks and witches in order to defeat those keeping him from her. Held captive, Luna Alexandra fights to not let fear keep her from staying strong in the arms of the enemy. While her captor works every day to break the protections keeping her alive, Alex prays to the Moon Goddess for rescue.

I, Xayla Lewis, have a way with attractive humans. Let’s just say my bed is only empty when I want it to be. Nikita, my wolf, is not impressed. She wants to find our fated mate. Firsthand experience told me that, human or wolf, losing a mate ruins your life and makes you depressed. I love my mother, but I never want to break like that. Hence my reaction the day I met and ran from my fated mate. To say I, Evander Mason, was surprised that my mate ran from me is an understatement. In a single action, she revealed her strength and appeal. Running away from your alpha mate is remarkable and damn sexy. Hezekiah, my wolf, agrees, even though he is upset that we didn’t chase her down. To be honest, I wasn’t worried about finding her until I lay in a hospital bed, unable to look for her. Now I fear she could be gone forever. Books does not end with a HEA.

Pierce Rockwell is precision embodied—rich, disciplined, controlled, and formidable in every arena he enters. A master strategist, he commands boardrooms with quiet authority, guarding his private life as carefully as the empire he has built. His future is structured, calculated, and entirely on his terms. Until Blair. Strong, perceptive, and unimpressed by wealth or reputation, she unsettles the careful order of his world. She sees beyond the power and polish to the man beneath, and draws out a depth of charm, vulnerability, and possessiveness reserved for no one else but her. Control becomes temptation. And temptation becomes risk. But as their connection intensifies, a far more dangerous threat emerges. A powerful syndicate known as Omega operates within the highest levels of influence, manipulating outcomes from the shadows. Determined to keep Pierce’s past buried and his future within their grasp, they recognize Blair not as collateral, but as leverage. If they cannot control Pierce, they will threaten the one person he will die for. Omega is a sophisticated slow-burn romance woven with luxury, danger, and fierce devotion, where power is tested, loyalty is weaponized, and love becomes the boldest, most perilous move of all.

Love can find you in unexpected places. Serenity Hayes thought she was going to marry the man of her dreams. But when her college sweetheart leaves her at the altar, she is devastated and ready to give up on love entirely. To escape the judgment from her family and coworkers and mend her broken heart, she goes on her honeymoon to Jamaica with her best friend instead. When the sexy and alluring Apollo Brown drops into her life by accident, there’s a chemistry they can’t deny. Over the course of two weeks, they vow to keep things casual, but as they continue to get to know each other and sparks fly, the lines begin to blur. But when secrets about Apollo’s past emerge, and Serenity uncovers the truth behind why her fiancé left her, will she be able to fight for a second chance at love, and more importantly, herself?

Elijah has survived, and he was always meant to. Because of the United Front’s sacrifice, the Resistance lives on. After a narrow escape from Leon Abel, the true nature of the Contingency Plan is revealed: the Resistance can win the war if Elijah chooses to go all in. To his surprise, the world recognizes him as the face of the team, and the Resistance accepts him as the Leader Elect. Yet Elijah is hesitant. Without letting go of the childhood trauma of his brother and dealing with his nightmares of the war, he cannot be what is asked of him. If he leaves the team, the United Front will have died in vain. But the war will not wait for his decision. An attack separates the Resistance, and Leon Abel is not the only threat as a global power seeks to govern unchallenged. Pressure mounts on Elijah to step on the world stage. But there is one variable he never had to consider: love.

Six Minutes Late is a psychological fiction novel about obsession, guilt, and the damage done by one delayed decision. At 4:06 p.m. on a Thursday, a simple delay, six minutes, sets off a chain of events that will alter four lives forever. Michael, a therapist burdened by guilt and haunted by loss, becomes entangled with Claire, a patient whose trauma mirrors his own. Their sessions blur the boundary between healing and obsession until their connection spirals into something forbidden and consuming. In the shadows stand Lucian and Evelyn, two names whispered more than spoken. Each hides a past threaded through deceit and desire, their influence stretching far beyond what Michael and Claire can see. Together, they become the unseen architects of a fate that closes in with every heartbeat, every word, every missed minute. As their world collapses, time becomes both enemy and witness. The red blinking light in Michael’s office, steady, unfeeling, turns into a symbol of their undoing, pulsing like a heart that refuses to die. Love becomes confession, therapy becomes entrapment, and every glance carries the weight of consequence. Told in fragments that shimmer as memories dug from the dark, Six Minutes Late explores the shadows of longing, the price of forgiveness, and the haunting truth that sometimes love is not the cure, but the curse. In the end, only echoes remain beneath the ticking clock: the memory of what was almost healed, almost forgiven, and always, six minutes too late.

"Just because something can't be undone doesn't mean it can't be redeemed." The year is 2122, and Zachary Barrett has made a habit of running from the disgrace of his family legacy. When offered the opportunity to regain a leadership role and restore his sullied reputation back home in New Augsburg, the temptation is too great to resist. But forces conspire against him. The stain of his own misdeeds, his father's unexpected release from federal prison, and once-in-a-generation natural disasters threaten to interfere with his dreams of a fresh start. Nearly four years into married life, Lydia Schaeffer thought she'd learned to trust God's timing, but the unfulfilled desire to start a family leaves an ache in her heart. When her former nemesis returns to town and begins to spend time with one of Lydia's dearest friends, past wounds and unforgiveness threaten to compound her grief. As the residents of New Augsburg reckon with the sins of generations past and present, the challenges of a hostile government, and the unpredictable forces of nature, they must extend Christ-like grace to one another, facing the consequences of the past no matter the cost to the future.

I think I'm falling for the man who's been breaking into my home. It started with a bruised rose on my bookstore counter. Then a note-written in blood-calling me little monster. Creepy, right? Except now, I'm checking the locks twice... and leaving the window cracked anyway. I let him in. I wanted him to stay. And when I kissed him first, it was already too late. Because the man obsessed with me¿ He wasn't just some stranger. He was a soldier-turned-shadow with orders to destroy my father's network. He was supposed to take my family down. But then I learned the truth- He watched my mother die. Knew I was in danger before I was taken. And he wasn't there. He says he tried. Says he'd burn the world down to protect me. Raze heaven just to touch me. Put a bullet in anyone who dares breathe too close. I should hate him. But when he looks at me, it feels like he's memorizing me. Like I'm scripture. Like I'm the only thing he'd ever burn for. And maybe that's the problem. Because I'm not the girl he left behind. I crawled out of the fire different. Sharper. Darker. Built from blood and betrayal. Now he wants my forgiveness. My love. My loyalty. The question is- Can I forgive him? Or does the fire burn us both?

Meet Paul Taylor, a gifted teen with an extraordinary secret: he’s actually a brilliant physicist from the future, caught in a thrilling time-travel adventure! After being attacked and hurled back through time, Paul finds himself living his adolescent life once more. But this time, he possesses advanced scientific knowledge that could change the world forever. 💥 Balancing Past and Future Armed with cutting-edge insights, Paul faces a daunting challenge: navigate the complexities of high school life while also striving to prevent an impending disaster. Along the way, he’ll confront bureaucrats, military industrial complexes, and even tackle personal demons from his past. Can this extraordinary teen save his family from catastrophe and win over his high-school sweetheart in time? 🌍 A Race Against Time Paul’s groundbreaking fusion research could revolutionize energy production and secure a better future for humanity – but only if he can defy the odds and succeed. The stakes are higher than ever before, as Paul battles against time itself to protect his loved ones and transform the course of history. 📚 Your Adventure Awaits Join Paul on an unforgettable journey that blends science, suspense, and heartfelt emotion in a tale that will captivate readers of all ages. Will he be able to harness his genius to save the world, or is he doomed to repeat the mistakes of his past? The answer lies within these pages, waiting for you to discover!

Every decision of Callie Foster ’s adult life has led to this moment—her chance to run for a seat in the U.S. Congress. Every move has been calculated, except for one. She never counted on falling for Micah Klein. Their relationship threatens her campaign, but Callie is determined to have the best of both worlds: the career she’s always dreamed of and the unconditional love of a good man. Micah Klein ’s unique New Augsburg upbringing has left him disillusioned with organized religion and with more questions than answers. As he struggles to sort out the truth of his father’s mysterious disappearance and carve out a future independent of his birthright, only one thing stands out with certainty: Callie Foster is the best thing to have ever happened to him. Their wedding day cannot come soon enough. As a volatile political campaign amidst a series of terrorist attacks throw Micah and Callie’s relationship and their Christian faith into the national spotlight, their future teeters in the balance. Will their choices drive them apart or draw them together?

“People will do the most dangerous things and make the darkest deals for the ones they love.” Devon Rionnaghan thought he had everything under control. After years of war against a demonic horde that nearly cost his brother’s life and stole his chance at happiness in the Outworld, all he wanted was some peace and quiet. Not the prestige, not the accolades, and definitely not his father’s throne. But then she stumbled back into his life and turned everything around. Made the sun shine brighter again. Made his dreams vivid again. Until she found out his dark little secret…and he found out hers. Roxi doesn’t know if she can ever look at him the same way again, and Devon doesn’t know if he stands a chance against the scarred memories of abuse and torment she suffered at the hands of a shapeshifter. If they’re going to make it through, the secrecy and lies must end—even if the truth is more painful than either of them are ready for. The only problem is, they’re not the only ones with secrets. And the mysterious man who controls darkness itself and announces he’s the ruler of an empire that doesn’t exist… …isn’t the only one who struck a bargain with the devil.

When happily ever after seems impossible, a fairy godmother finds a way… Zelda Ravensdale has always wanted to be a fairy godmother, but before the training wings come off, she must convince wayward Prince Leo to keep his crown. The search for Leo’s happily ever after leads them to a magical conspiracy involving a shoemaker, elves, and a dangerous consortium of magic thieves. While running around in search of answers, Zelda soon finds herself falling for the flirtatious Prince Charming. But could love with off-limits-Leo be worth risking her role in the fairytale and losing the happily ever after she’s always dreamed of?

She’s chasing the story. He’s chasing her heart. Sloane Jenkins is about to write the story that will make or break her career. It’s not the assignment she was given, but it’s the one she knows will earn her a coveted spot at Boston’s biggest magazine. She’s chasing the story that’s never been told: the truth about Elite Wrestling Entertainment and its mysterious owner, Amos Rafferty. There’s just one problem: she has no idea how to get it. Wolf Bennett is known for his charm, humor, and being the fifth wheel of the friend group. After his divorce from fellow wrestler Harper Valentine, he has struggled to get back into the dating game…until he met Sloane. The problem? She isn’t interested, but that doesn’t stop him from thinking about her for the next year. When they cross paths again, they decide to take advantage of this serendipitous moment. Wolf wants to give it a real chance and prove to her there’s more to him than wrestling, but Sloane decides to use their unfinished history to get close, dig deep, and get her story. Soon locker-room secrets, long nights on the road, and undeniable chemistry make it hard to tell where the story ends, and the real feelings begin.

Maggie receives an unexpected call at work, exposing a complicated family secret. In search of answers, she travels to her mother’s hometown and discovers more than she was looking for. During a tense and somewhat embarrassing moment, Maggie meets a man who could possibly change her life, but a shocking accident puts their future in jeopardy. Will Maggie’s story end with “happily ever after,” or will she find herself alone, picking up the pieces of her dreams? Magnolia Jane is a page-turning Christian romance full of small-town charm, heartwarming relationships, and endearing characters you’ll love! Perfect for fans of: Sweet Romance Swoon-Worthy Moments Found Family Small-Town Living Relatable Characters Family Forgiveness and Healing

Lady by day Bandit by Night For six years Lady Rowan of Lockersley looked forward to the day she'd return home to the picturesque village of her childhood. But when she and her friend, Lady Jane, rode into the village, what they saw was anything but picturesque. Not only had the village fallen into poverty but Rowan learned that her beloved father, Laird of Lockersley was dead. With the help from her band of friends, Rowan devises a plan to take back the money her uncle stole through excessive taxes on the villagers under the dark of night and act the perfect lady by day. That is until her uncle announces that she is to wed the victor of a tournament held in her honor. Rowan knew she would marry but believed it would be her choice̶—marry for love or duty—not as a trophy given to a stranger. Rowan knows she belongs with her merry band of bandits, especially the one who stole her heart. But can she keep her secrets hidden from her uncle long enough to save her village and her future? Can she save her people before she's handed off as a prize? Will her heart lead her to duty or to the arms of her fellow bandit? And when masks fall away, which Rowan will remain—the lady or the outlaw? For new adults who are fans of The Forest Queen, Brave, A Knight's Tale, and Ever After.

Alexandra Owens of the Blood Red Moon pack leaves to attend college in Silver Moon territory. As an alpha female without a wolf, Alexandra never expected to find a mate until Corwin walked in. Unfortunately, Silver Moon is preparing Rebecca, a gamma warrior, to be the alpha heir’s chosen mate. Corwin finds himself caught between the wills of she-wolves when he departs on a rescue mission to aid the Harvest Moon pack in finding their taken Luna. Will Corwin be able to help mend old wounds with Harvest Moon and rescue his moon blessed mate?

I’m not that girl anymore . . . Aurora settles into her new life as a Gorgon royal in the Pearl Kingdom, but she isn’t satisfied with playing princess like her sister Polaris. Under an alias, she takes to the streets to fight crime, gaining the notoriety and admiration she’s always desired. But when a demonic minotaur appears and proves to be a part of her murky past, Aurora realizes just how in over her head she is. If that weren't perilous enough, the beast also belongs to the infamous Vipers organization that terrorized her last spring, and they now seek a Divine Stone capable of rejuvenating their sinister leader. Aurora, along with her newfound friends—Mira Lily, an amnesiac vampire with fae abilities, and Ryio Sorahi, an ex-royal half-dragon who prioritizes his own survival over all else—must stop the Vipers from restoring the world's greatest terror. . . . but I can’t beat them without that power. While Aurora is strong in her own right, pushing the boundaries of her magic will force her to rely on the power that has cost her the lives of her loved ones before. Worst of all, she risks exposing her identity as the Crimson Witch, which would not only push her new friends away, but also risk her life living with Polaris. Will Aurora have to resort to using the demonic power that would cause her to lose everything? Or will she lose everything if she doesn’t use that power?

Our luna is dead, and now I am bound to the last thing I want, her killer’s personal entertainment. Because of a deal I never should have made, his pleasure is now my prisoner, my enemy, and forever my fated mate. Rumors have spread about the she-wolves’ exploits in the cells. Leading to my role as beta to be questioned. The guards fear retribution for the laws they broke in silence, as our code demands payment. Any wolf who runs from punishment lights their own pyre. Yet I’m the one who is dealt the cost because this she-wolf is the sweetest torture. The sins of another follow her and a trip through the Woods of the Forgotten might be the final debt.

Aelyta Aurelianus expects to be coronated only for the High Priestess to perform Aelyta's Rite of Divinity instead. After the Rite, in her fluster, an assassin takes the chance to finish his assignment. Her. The problem is that, after he pierces her heart, her body rejects his dagger. Her skin heals over where the wound is supposed to be. Flustered and frantic now, she searches for answers. In her pursuit, she's battling for the right to take the Crownship but death is always following behind her like a shadow. Another attempt is made at her life and she is taken to a safe place. Outside Avelmore Castle, Aelyta learns about the true lives of the Elementals outside Ospheria. She learns the balance between the people and the weight of the crown; and the power of inner magic, poison.

Beauty. Nobility. Grace. Olisand’s newest, starry-eyed fairy godmother has it all and is eager to prove to her new mentor she has what it takes to be the best godmother the “home of Happily Ever Afters” has ever seen. When she learns her best friend has a crush on the crown prince, she hatches a brilliant plan to bring the pair together. The only problem: her best friend is a troll, and the prince is her childhood nemesis who wants nothing to do with magic and romance. It would be a fairytale ending for the ages, if only love were as simple as a wave of a wand. A swampy Emma x Swan Lake Retelling